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turn the ignition switch to the “ START ” position . If the engine starts , quickly release the accelerator pedal .
( 3 ) If this fails to start the engine , turn the ignition switch again to the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position . After waiting for 10 seconds or longer , turn the ignition switch to the “ START ” position without depressing the accelerator pedal .
( 4 ) If the engine still does not start , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer for assistance .
6 . Confirm that all warning and indicator lights have turned off after the engine has started . The fuel injection system automatically lowers the idle speed as the engine warms up .
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While the engine is warming up , make sure that the select lever is in the “ P ” or “ N ” position and that the parking brake is applied .
CAUTION
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& Stopping the engine
S07BD02
The ignition switch should be turned off only when the vehicle is stopped and the engine is idling .
WARNING
Do not stop the engine when the vehicle is moving . This will cause loss of power to the power steering and the brake booster , making steering and braking more difficult . It could also result in accidental activation of the “ LOCK ”/“ OFF ” position on the ignition switch , causing the steering wheel to lock .
& Steering lock
S07BD07
After stopping the engine and the key is removed from ignition switch , the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function .
When the engine is restarted , the steering lock will be automatically released .
! When the steering lock cannot be released
S07BD0701
When you cannot unlock the steering wheel , perform the following steps .
1 . Check that the parking brake is applied .
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2 . Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories .
3 . Check that the select lever is set in the “ P ” position .
4 . Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed .
5 . Turn the ignition switch to the “ ON ” position while turning the steering wheel left and right .
If you cannot unlock the steering wheel by doing the steps , contact your nearest SUBARU dealer .
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Starting and operating |
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If you restart the engine while the vehicle is moving , shift the select lever into the “ N ” position . Do not attempt to place the select lever of a moving vehicle into the “ P ” position . |